Nursing Considerations and Patient Safety of Transperineal

Nursing Considerations and Patient Safety of Transperineal ProstateBiopsy in a Urology ClinicAuthors: Amber Williams, MSN, RN, OCN®; Beth Ebner, BSN, CURN®, CMSRN®; Karen Meade, MS, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, OCN®; Jackie Sartor, BSN, RNInstitutions: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH

• Prostate Cancer- 2nd leading cancer in men in U.S.1

• Prostate Biopsy- Gold standard for prostate cancer diagnosiso Transrectal approach- most common approacho Typically performed outpatient settingo Documented sepsis rate of 1-17.5%2

o Perineal approach or transperineal prostate biopsy (TPPB)- more commonly performed in Europeo Typically performed in OR in U.S.o Documented sepsis rate of <1%3

• Nurses Role- manage procedure set-up, assist during procedure, provide emotional support and education to the patient

Introduction

Purpose• TPPB- enhanced sampling, ↑ accuracy of diagnosis,

↓ sepsis risk• Implementation to high volume outpatient urology clinic

o Performs ≈ 50 prostate biopsies a montho Evaluate safety, utility and feasibility of procedure

• Share the logistics and nursing implications on transitioning TPPB to outpatient setting

Nursing Considerations

Patient Population and Outcomes

• 4 Patients- April 2019 to Presento 3 post kidney transplanto 1 hemorrhoids

• 100% without sepsis• 0% diagnosed with prostate cancer• Patients tolerated well

o 1 required vasovagal symptom management

• Positioning patient- use of Allen stirrups

• Prepping patient- scrotal support

• Set-up time- longer than rectal approach

• Observed prostate seed insertion

• Pain control- EMLA,PainEase spray, lidocaine injection

• Patient education-developed handout

Used with permission from Karen Meade

Patient Education4

Discussion & Future Directions

• Challenging with limited spaceo Clinic exam room utilized as procedure room

• Low volume use due to barrierso Space, ↑ set-up time, physician preference

• Patient considerationso Immunocompromised, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

• Budgeting concernso Equipment needs- device to hold ultrasound

• Nursing role contributes to enhanced patient experienceo Emotional support, facilitation, education

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